Manu feeling better with his injury

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Manu Ginobili said he’s feeling better recovering from his sprained elbow with each game he plays.

Ginobili will be playing his fifth game since missing Game 1 with a sprained right elbow. The injury occurred in the Spurs’ regular-season finale at Phoenix on April 13.

“Of course, it’s much better than the first game I played,” Ginobili said. “This will be the fifth game and it’s a little more natural. I would, of course, prefer not to have it. But I’m getting ready. If it get it hits, it’s gonna hurt.